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Rhabdomyolisis
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Break down of muscle fiber that ends up in the blood stream.
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Different types of burns
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1st: Damage the outer layer of the skin (superficial)
red, non blistered skin 2nd: Partial burn of the dermis tissue. Blisters, and thickening of the skin. 3rd: Complete burn of the dermal and subdermal. Widespread thickness with a white, leathery substance. |
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Le Fort's Fractures
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1: The palate is separated from the maxilla.
2: The maxilla separates from the face 3: Craniofacial dysjunction is present. |
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What is a complication of a long bone fracture?
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Clot
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Signs and symptoms of a retinal detachment.
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Floaters
Light flashes in the eye Curtain over the field of vision. |
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Different types of shock pg1905
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Compensated
Decompensated Neurogenic Cardiogenic Obstructive Septic Anaphylactic Psychogenic Hypovolemic Distributive Hemorrhagic |
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Epidural Hematoma
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An accumulation of blood between the skull and dura mater.
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Signs and Symptoms of Epidural Hematoma
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Loses Consciousness
Sudden IICP Fixed and dilated pupil |
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Subdural Hematoma
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Accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater but outside the brain.
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Signs and Symptoms of Subdural Hematoma
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Venous Bleeds
Develops more gradually IICP |
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Kinetic energy
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(M/2)xVxV
Speed kills |
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Anaerobic Metabolism
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Cellular processes occurring without the presences of oxygen.
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Signs and Symptoms of Anaerobic Metabolism
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Decreased Cardiac Function
Increase in Catecholamines (more susceptible to dysrhythmias) Dusky skin color oliguria impaired mentation Epinephrine and Norepinephrine will be released to improve circulation and hopefully improve perfusion. |
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DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation |
A serious disorder effecting the ability for the blood to clot.
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Hypothermic Injuries
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Fatigue
Dehydration Lethal Coagulation problems Pg 1820 |
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How do you transport a patient with an evisceration?
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Supine with knees flexed, helps relieve pressure to the abdomen.
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What should you suspect in a patient who has severe pain in his left upper quadrant.
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Ruptured Spleen, it has two arteries and is life threatening.
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A patient was a bruise on the midclavicular of her chest, but with normal vital signs, what should you suspect?
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Simple Pneumothorax.
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A hypotensive patient should receive what for fluids?
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A bolus of 20ml/kg.
Attempt to restore a systolic of 90mmHg This should ensure perfusion of the vital organs. Prevent clots from washing away. |
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What chemical do muscle cells release after being damaged?
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Potassium
Predominated intercellular ion Released when a cell dies. May lead to Rhabdomyolisis. |
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What should you be most concerned about with a Le Fort 2 fracture.
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Patent airway.
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What has signs and symptoms of Shortness of breath, chest pain, and cardiac dysrhythmias?
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Myocardial contusion
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The best way to splint an isolated femur fracture?
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Traction splint
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What is an indication of a Femur Fracture?
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Midshaft deformity.
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What is the first step in bleeding and shock management?
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Direct Pressure
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What are some key indicators for cardiac tamponade?
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Diminished heart tones and narrow pulses. The pulse pressure narrows from the ability to expand and contract properly.
Heart tones become diminished because blood muffles heart sounds. |
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What is the first thing that happens after a hemorrhage?
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Vasoconstriction
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What can assisting ventilations do in a brain injury?
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Reduce brain swelling.
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What is the initial treatment for a flail chest?
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PPV: Positive presssure ventilations.
chest wall has been compromised and needs help breathing. |
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Burn percentage in both anterior arms.
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9
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Burn percentage for both legs on a pediatric
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27
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Which classification method should you use for percentage of body area burned that is not much surface or a unique pattern of injury?
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Rule of the Palm
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burn percentage of superior chest
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9 percent
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How does a full thickness burn present?
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White, Waxy, and Painless
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